Most people would assume that a full-time position is where all of the money is at, but that isn’t true. Part-time positions -- whether permanent or seasonal -- offer the opportunity to make just as much or more than your average full-time career. While some of these positions require education or training, others can be self-taught or are entry level.

Personal Trainer

Fitness trainers can work in spas, fitness centers, hospitals or private homes. They instruct classes, motivate individuals to work on fitness and health and train individuals based on a specific need -- such as losing weight or preparing for a marathon. The median hourly wage for fitness trainers in 2010 was $14.95. Most employers prefer trainers to be certified and have at least a high school diploma.

Real Estate Agent

Some real estate agents work part-time and have full-time employment elsewhere. According to U.S. News & World Report, real estate agents average $55 per hour for their part-time work. Real estate agents must be licensed even to work part-time. To obtain a license, agents must be at least 18 years old and complete the real estate training courses required by their state. After passing their exam, agents receive their licenses but must renew them every two to four years.

Tutor

Tutors work on their own time and are rarely full-time employees. This part-time job is ideal for individuals with degrees or experience in areas such as English, math, history, science or art. A tutor can help a student with homework or teach necessary skills. Most tutors earn anywhere between $10.25 and $29.23 per hour, according to CareerAssistance.org. Earnings depend on your skill and education level.

Customer Service Representative

Customer service representatives can work for a variety of companies including insurance agencies, banks or retail stores. They interact with customers over the phone or through email on a daily basis. These part-timers may have to deal with customer complaints, take orders or process customer returns. On average, customer service representatives earn $14.64 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This industry offers part-time, flexible work, ideal for parents or individuals still going to school.

About the Author

Shailynn Krow began writing professionally in 2002. She has contributed articles on food, weddings, travel, human resources/management and parenting to numerous online and offline publications. Krow holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and an Associate of Science in pastry arts from the International Culinary Institute of America.